Information

  • Project Location

  • Project Number

  • Description of work scope / tasks

  • Prepared by

  • Advanced Buildings Supervisor Name

  • Trades on site at time of safety walk

Site Security and Access

  • Is site access control (pedestrian & vehicle access) required?

  • How is access control being assured?

  • Is site signage required?

  • Is site signage in place that provides the business name, any PPE and other controls required for persons entering site with a contact name and number?

  • Ensure site signage is posted.

  • Are access ways neat/tidy & free of equipment/debris?

Administrative Requirements

Risk Assessment

  • Has a risk assessment been completed for the scope of works being undertaken?

  • Ensure risk assessment is completed and uploaded

  • Issue a non-conformance / corrective action

  • Does the scope of work potentially involve handling or disturbance of any of the following: Asbestos, lead paint or crystalline silica?

  • Has Lead Paint been identified?

  • Will it be disturbed by the works?

  • Are the correct controls are identified in the risk assessment and being implemented for the safe handling of lead paint.

  • Has ACM or Potential ACM been identified at the site?

  • Is there an Asbestos Register in place, if it is not being removed?

  • An ACM register must be implemented.

  • Is there a potential that ACM may pose a risk to Workers?

  • Has it been dealt with by a licensed contractor in the approved manner to eliminate or minimise the risk as far as reasonably practicable?

  • Work must not proceed until this risk is addressed. Issue a Non-Conformance / Corrective Action Request

  • Are there work tasks that present a risk of respirable crystalline silica exposure to any person? Such as: cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling, and crushing stone, rock, concrete, brick, block and mortar?

  • Confirm which activities present this risk

  • Cutting, grinding or drilling tiles.

  • Check boxes to indicate that appropriate controls were observed in use.

  • Wet saw cutting technique

  • Vaccuum with HEPA filter

  • P2 mask or respirator

  • Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

  • Mixing, cutting, grinding, drilling or crushing concrete or in other ways handling dry cement, generating dust.

  • Check boxes to indicate that appropriate controls were observed in use.

  • Wet saw cutting technique

  • Vaccuum with HEPA filter

  • P2 mask or respirator

  • Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

  • Cutting, grinding, drilling or crushing manufactured stone

  • Check boxes to indicate that appropriate controls were observed in use.

  • Wet saw cutting technique

  • Vaccuum with HEPA filter

  • P2 mask or respirator

  • Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

  • Cutting, grinding, drilling or crushing brick or mortar

  • Check boxes to indicate that appropriate controls were observed in use.

  • Wet saw cutting technique

  • Vaccuum with HEPA filter

  • P2 mask or respirator

  • Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

SWMS

  • Does this restoration work require the use of the Resto SWMS?

  • Are SWMS in place?

  • Work must cease until SWMS implemented and signed off.

  • Are SWMS signed off by all workers undertaking the tasks?

  • Work must cease until SWMS adequately identify and control hazards

  • Are SWMS completed properly - do they adequately identify and address the hazards?

  • Work must cease until SWMS adequately identify and control hazards

Sign in and induction

  • Conduct a random check of workers

  • Random check of Worker Sign In and Induction
  • Signed in

  • White card uploaded and available on request

  • Any additional licenses, certifications, qualifications are uploaded, as required

  • Take 5 completed adequately?

Site Conditions

  • Housekeeping/Site Neat & Tidy?

  • Adequate Waste Control Facilities in place eg: Skip/Waste Bins

First Aid

  • First Aid Kit in Place - e.g. resto van or Resto vehicle?

  • Adequately stocked?

  • Items in date?

  • A first aid kit is required to be implemented on site

Emergency Requirements

  • Is there an emergency evacuation route and area that can safely be used as an assembly point?

  • Is there a fire extinguisher readily accessible at the site?

  • Is there evidence of the fire extinguisher inspection 6 monthly?

  • Is there a spill kit if required for the work being completed?

  • Is the spill kit adequately stocked and readily accessible?

Work at Heights - Fall Protection

  • Is there work at heights being conducted, including work off ladders?

  • Are handrails/protective barriers/mesh required to minimise the risk of fall injury?

  • Are protective measures adequately installed to protect workers from falling? E.G. will they resist the weight of a person falling into on onto them?

  • Work in this area is not to proceed until this is rectified

  • Non-Conformance /Corrective Action to be issued

  • Are tripping hazards removed or controlled adequately to prevent a person falling?

  • Are ladders in use on site?

  • Are ladders visibly in good condition and rated for Industrial Use (150kg)?

  • Are ladders fit for purpose to allow three points of contact (e.g. platform ladders)

  • Are ladders being used properly? (correct 1:4 angle, footed, secured at top, extends 1m above work surface)?

Hazardous Substances & Safety Data Sheets (SDS's)

  • Are there hazardous materials / chemicals in use?

  • Are there SDS <5 years old for the hazardous chemicals in use?

  • Are hazardous/dangerous goods stored / controlled appropriately (e.g. separation, segregation, spill control)

Crystalline Silica

  • Are there work tasks that present a risk of respirable crystalline silica exposure to any person? Such as: cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling, and crushing stone, rock, concrete, brick, block and mortar?

  • Confirm which activities present this risk

  • Cutting, grinding or drilling tiles.

  • Check boxes to indicate that appropriate controls were observed in use.

  • Wet saw cutting technique

  • Vaccuum with HEPA filter

  • P2 mask or respirator

  • Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

  • Mixing, cutting, grinding, drilling or crushing concrete or in other ways handling dry cement, generating dust.

  • Check boxes to indicate that appropriate controls were observed in use.

  • Wet saw cutting technique

  • Vaccuum with HEPA filter

  • P2 mask or respirator

  • Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

  • Cutting, grinding, drilling or crushing manufactured stone

  • Check boxes to indicate that appropriate controls were observed in use.

  • Wet saw cutting technique

  • Vaccuum with HEPA filter

  • P2 mask or respirator

  • Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

  • Cutting, grinding, drilling or crushing brick or mortar

  • Check boxes to indicate that appropriate controls were observed in use.

  • Wet saw cutting technique

  • Vaccuum with HEPA filter

  • P2 mask or respirator

  • Certified Fit Test for the PPE in use

Electrical Compliance

  • Has electricity been isolated, with restricted access (e.g. lock out) and appropriate tagging to prevent accidental re-instatement of electricity?

  • Action is required to address any electrical safety risk immediately.

  • Is there adequate RCD protection on site (for all equipment plugged into mains power?

  • Is there appropriate test and tagging of all leads and electrical equipment?

  • No damaged or faulty leads are in use.

  • Tag out any damaged or faulty leads or equipment.

  • Onsite Generators RCD protected

PPE Compliance

  • Is appropriate PPE in use?

  • Select which PPE is in use

  • Appropriate mask or respirator that is fit tested

  • Eye protection (safety glasses or goggles)

  • Disposable coveralls

  • Chemical resistant gloves

  • Booties

  • Other?

Air Quality

  • Is dust, vapours & fumes being adequately controlled

  • Site rules re: smoking are being followed?

Conclusion and Recommendations

  • Conclusions & General Comments

Other Observations

  • ADD DETAILS HERE IF ANY

  • ADD PHOTOS HERE IF NECESSARY

Sign Off

  • On Site Representative Name

  • Safety Team Member Name

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